# Scottish Premiership title competition

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/scottish-premiership-title-competition
> Updated: 2026-08-20T15:41:08.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Celtic secured the 2025/26 Scottish Premiership championship on the final matchday after defeating Heart of Midlothian at Tynecastle. The season concluded with Hearts finishing as runners-up despite a turbulent summer involving player departures.

As the league transitions into the new campaign, expectations have shifted toward a projected two-horse title race between Celtic and Rangers. While Celtic enters the season with a stable squad bolstered by recent acquisitions, Rangers are undergoing a period of transition under new manager Derek McInnes.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-20: Scottish Premiership anticipates Celtic and Rangers title race

The Scottish Premiership season anticipates a primary title struggle between Celtic and Rangers, following a period of increased global interest and high per capita attendance.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/scottish-premiership-anticipates-celtic-and-rangers-title-race

### 2026-07-30: Celtic clinches Scottish Premiership title as Hearts finish runners‑up

Celtic won the 2025/26 Scottish Premiership on the final day, beating Hearts, who are now led by new boss Wouter Vrancken as the league looks ahead to 2026/27.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/celtic-clinches-scottish-premiership-title-as-hearts-finish-runnersup

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Cite as: Scottish Premiership title competition. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/scottish-premiership-title-competition